Night Shift Patient Care Tech—CNA (Neonatal/General)

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech for Neurosciences 10W. This full-time night position supports Registered Nurses in patient care on a high-acuity unit, with duties spanning admissions, vital signs, phlebotomy, and newborn care. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork within the Northwestern Medicine system.

The technician will work 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE) at an hourly rate up to 24.26 USD, with benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or nursing student with basic clinical rotations.
• CPR recognition by the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• Minimum of 90% on annual Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.
• High school diploma required; one year of college or nursing education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care Activities: assists with admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height and blood pressure.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens; obtains capillary blood glucose.
• Applies monitoring equipment and assists with newborn care.
• Transports patients and supplies; responds to emergencies as needed.
• Documents observations and notifies RN of changes in patient condition.

Education

CNA Certification

CPR (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers)

High school diploma

One year of college or nursing education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Tech for Neurosciences 10W. This full-time night position supports Registered Nurses in patient care on a high-acuity unit, with duties spanning admissions, vital signs, phlebotomy, and newborn care. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork within the Northwestern Medicine system.

The technician will work 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE) at an hourly rate up to 24.26 USD, with benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.